Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection prevention practices that exceed Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance: Balancing extra caution against impediments to care

Shruti K. Gohil, Edward Septimus, Kenneth E. Sands, Eunice Jackie Blanchard, Julia Moody, Annabelle De St. Maurice, Deborah Yokoe, Jennie Kwon, Jonathan Grein, Stuart Cohen, Daniel Uslan, Milind Vasudev, Amarah Mauricio, Shannon Mabalot, Micaela H. Coady, Selsebil Sljivo, Kimberly Smith, Brandon Carver, Russell Poland, Jonathan PerlinRichard Platt, Susan S. Huang

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Abstract

In a survey of infection prevention programs, leaders reported frequent clinical and infection prevention practice modifications to avoid coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) exposure that exceeded national guidance. Future pandemic responses should emphasize balanced approaches to precautions, prioritize educational campaigns to manage safety concerns, and generate an evidence-base that can guide appropriate infection prevention practices.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)2074-2077
Number of pages4
JournalInfection Control and Hospital Epidemiology
Volume44
Issue number12
Early online dateJun 1 2023
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2023

Keywords

  • COVID-19/prevention & control
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S.
  • Humans
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • United States

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Microbiology (medical)
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

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